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the_bard's review against another edition
4.0
It seems particularly relevant right now to read a story set mostly in Mexico, a country being painted by the US government as a country of criminals and parasites, about people treated as criminals and parasites--indios and Roma. And what a wonderful story it is! A story of the magical transformative power of compassion, friendship, and love. A poetic, musical story that dances through time and space, charged with a lightning love of people and language. By the end, I was firmly convinced that nothing is impossible.
meghan_is_reading's review against another edition
indigenous Mexicans, Romani caravans, magic!
nbwessler's review against another edition
5.0
Simply enchanting! The audiobook is immensely well done. The narration is perfect, and it would make for a really great family road trip listen. And the ending, oh the ending, it is so beautiful. It's rare for books to make me actually tear up, but this one got me. It got me good.
siennakt30's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
aliahmarie's review against another edition
4.0
"Give yourself a fortune and make it come true."
This book is so magical and the culture is beautiful. I really enjoyed the story within a story aspect.
I adore Esma and her wild spirit. I love her backstory and her unique personality. Her friendship with Mateo gives me life, they're the cutest.
I'm disappointed that this isn't an insanely popular book. Everyone needs to read this at least once. I think it would be a great book to have in schools.
4.5 Stars
This book is so magical and the culture is beautiful. I really enjoyed the story within a story aspect.
I adore Esma and her wild spirit. I love her backstory and her unique personality. Her friendship with Mateo gives me life, they're the cutest.
I'm disappointed that this isn't an insanely popular book. Everyone needs to read this at least once. I think it would be a great book to have in schools.
4.5 Stars
cpeel's review against another edition
5.0
This book was riveting. This is a story about Teo and Esma's friendship, their struggles as marginalized peoples, their families, and dealing with loss and adversity. I loved seeing their Rom and Mixtec cultures through their eyes. The way the characters deal with depression from loss of a loved one was especially well done and approachable for people of all ages.
Most importantly I love the message: with friends for life nothing is impossible!
Most importantly I love the message: with friends for life nothing is impossible!
lilymouse's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
yve_ngch's review against another edition
5.0
Emotional and bittersweet in ways I can’t explain. I was going through such a bad time in my life; I was just so glad that this book was able to bring me into a different world—it’s world. I cried, I laughed, I smiled and chuckled. And it was indirectly informative, I felt. The research that Resau must have had to do was quite astonishing; I enjoyed the writer’s note as much as I enjoyed the actual book. But, what do I really know about Gypsies and Mexican heritage? I just enjoyed the book a lot, and maybe I am biased because of my previous emotional state, but I enjoyed it nonetheless hahaha.